Women Watch Afrika is disappointed by the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS)’s recent decision to uphold the discriminatory travel ban, in a 5-4 vote. This Travel Ban is extremely discriminatory and xenophobic and in light of the times in which the nation is facing, this is a disheartening ruling. WWA will continue to speak out […]
World Refugee Day Celebration: A Success!
This past Saturday, June 23, 2018, Women Watch Afrika, Inc and its community partners had a day of celebration honoring the resilience of the Refugee Community. It was a great day– a day of culture, wonderful food, and sharing of experiences. It was a day that truly reflected the courage, persistence, and shared commonalities of […]
2018 Women Watch Afrika, Inc. Solidarity Message to Refugees
I am honored to bring this solidarity message from Women Watch Afrika, Inc. to Georgia refugees and refugees the world over who are not lucky to share this joy with us today. World refugee day is held every year on June 20. It is a special day when the world takes time to recognize the […]
History of World Refugee Day
Tomorrow June 20, 2018 is World Refugee Day! What is World Refugee Day? World Refugee Day History World Refugee Day is observed every year on 20th of June in order to raise public awareness about refugee situations throughout the world. Celebrating World Refugee Day annually on 20th of June was declared by the United Nations General […]
Families Belong Together
On June 1st, 2018, Women Watch Afrika cohosted a National Day of Action Rally and Press Conference in front of the Atlanta ICE Field Office. The purpose? To bring to light the morally wrong and unconscionable actions of the U.S. Government in choosing to separate children–including infants–from their parents at borders as the families seek […]
Operation Limelight USA
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a worldwide problem. Worldwide 3 million girls are at risk of undergoing FGM/C, while 140 million women and girls are currently living with its consequences. FGM/C is practiced in 28 African countries, South East Asia, the Middle East (including Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen), and has been found happening in the United […]
Breaking News on SB 452
Final Update March 30, 2018: Breaking News/Update: SB 452 the anti-immigrant & unconstitutional bill FAILED! Thank you to everyone for the support along the way, for all the calls & emails to the GA Speaker of House, the Gov, the Reps, & for your numerous Hearings attendance @ the State Capitol! #HumanRights #StrongerTogether ——- […]
Upcoming Event at the Georgia State Capitol
Join us for the continuation of our Immigrant and Refugee Education and Advocacy at the Georgia State Capitol: March 20th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Happy International Women’s Day
On this International #WomensDay Women Watch Afrika celebrates all women who are focused on making the world a better place, all women who fight for women’s rights & gender equality, and all the courageous & inspiring refugee, asylee, & immigrant women who never stop believing in a brighter and better tomorrow #TimeIsNow #IWD2018
TAKE ACTION: Fight SB 452
ACTION NEEDED!!!! TAKE ACTION: Fight Senate Bill 452: This unconstitutional bill would mandate local police to detain any undocumented person they come into contact with BEYOND the reason for any alleged infraction and turn them over to federal authorities. This will lead to distrust of local enforcement agencies, less reported crimes, and more financial burden […]
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